SR 43 over I 59
FairPearl River County, Mississippi · SR 43 over I 59 · Structure no. 310004305502320
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 43 over I 59 in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over I 59 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over I 59 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over I 59 carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over I 59?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.